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COIN

Unique ID: SF-1BF3EC

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete copper-alloy barbarous radiate, dating c. 275-285 AD. Reece period 14, local unofficial mint. Reverse; SPO...., (winged?) horse prancing right. This is an unusual piece, possibly copying an obverse of Tetricus I/Victorinus and combining it with a SOLI CONS AVG reverse of Gallienus (reverse prototype, Cunetio p. 119, 1337-1338).

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 275
Date to: Circa AD 285

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.59 mm
Weight: 4.39 g
Diameter: 18.24 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 8th November 2016

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Radiate (Barbarous)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: radiate-crowned and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: C...ICI...
Reverse description: (winged?) horse prancing right
Reverse inscription: STO...
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: -//-
Status: Contemporary copy (Barbarous radiate)
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Forest Heath (District)
To be known as: Lakenheath

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: date of discovery is date recorded
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: SF
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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